
Can a Private Medical Opinion Beat a VA C&P Exam?
Receiving a negative VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination can be frustrating, especially when a veteran believes the medical evidence supports a different conclusion. One

Receiving a negative VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination can be frustrating, especially when a veteran believes the medical evidence supports a different conclusion. One

A private VA medical record review brings the available records together to clarify the veteran’s medical history. Depending on the case, it may help determine whether they provide a sufficient basis for further medical analysis or an independent medical opinion.Â

Both nexus letters and buddy statements are accepted forms of evidence in VA disability evaluation, but they serve different purposes.